When you think of a coastal holiday, you usually think of relaxing in the sun and swimming in the sea. When it's time to leave the beach, you stroll up to town and suddenly everything changes. You have to wait in line for your fish and chips and feel like you're risking your life every time you cross the street. On South Australia's Eyre Peninsula, you can relax at the beach if you want to, but your trip won't be ruined by crowds and hassles.
You will definitely find the Eyre Peninsula to be refreshing, but it is not exactly relaxing in the same way your average coastal destination is. This peninsula is home to the incredible Nullarbor Plain. You may have heard of the Nullarbor before, but until you have experienced it, you just don't know what you've been missing. The word nullarbor is derived from two Latin words, nullus (or nothing) and arbor (trees). Together, they mean, "no trees." This doesn't sound like a very attractive place to visit until you see it up close.
If you've ever visited Uluru or another inland outback location, you already have had a taste of the magic of the Australian outback. The Eyre Peninsula's Nullarbor is like that - but it juts out from the sea. Many believe that this happened very suddenly, over twenty million years ago. Since then, it has remained the same, as if frozen in time.
A popular activity on the Eyre Peninsula is to take light plane flights over the Nullarbor. This is an experience worth having, but exploring it on land is even more amazing. From land, you can get a close up look at the landscape and the wildlife, which includes indigenous species like wombats and emus in abundance. Beneath the surface of the sea, you are given the opportunity to get up close and personal with other forms of untamed wildlife. If you're up to it, you can even view Great Whites from a shark cage!
Beneath the surface, the Nullarbor is crisscrossed by an enormous number of caves. Many of these are several miles long and so dangerous, you can only explore them in the company of trained Parks and Wildlife guides. Others, such as Murrawijinie and Koonalda caves, can be safely viewed without supervision.
Caving and letting yourself be shark bait are not for everyone. That's not a problem. There's something for everyone in the family on the Eyre Peninsula. Port Lincoln, one of the largest naturally protected harbours in the world, is a great place to relax and enjoy the bounty of the sea. You can cook up a fresh catch on your own or enjoy a delicious meal at a harbour side restaurant.
Just 15 minutes away from Port Lincoln is the Glen-Forest Tourist Park. Its 70 acre animal park is a favourite with families. The parents will appreciate the 60 acres of vineyards on the property and the opportunity to sample the local wines.
If you are visiting the Eyre Peninsula to immerse yourself in the wildness of the Nullarbor, you can choose to stay at a campground or caravan park. If you want a more civilised Eyre Peninsula accommodation, that can easily be arranged. For a coastal holiday like no other in the world, make your next vacation an Eyre Peninsula vacation.
Planning your next holiday, find Port lincon accommodation and other travel related information about the area on bookitnow.com.au.
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